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Compass Academy Network Announces New Program Location in Altamont, Kansas

News Provided by ACCESS Newswire2025-03-20

JOPLIN, MISSOURI / ACCESS Newswire / March 20, 2025 /Compass Academy Network (CAN) is happy to announce its expansion to Altamont, Kansas for the summer of 2025. The new location complements three existing CAN locations in the state (Alma, Columbus, and Pittsburg, KS), as well as two in Missouri (Joplin and Neosho, MO).

Offered free to students entering grades 6 through 9, the Altamont CAN summer program will be hosted at Labette County High School, and will run on weekdays from June 2 through June 27, 8:00 AM to 2:30. The program is designed to supplement the education students receive during the school year, helping them to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and prevent summer learning loss.

Excitement for the program is building across Labette County. "Through this collaboration, students will have access to hands-on learning experiences that promote academic growth, creativity, and personal development," said Chris Kastler, Principal of Meadow View Elementary School. "Our goal is to ensure that every student has the support and resources they need to succeed while making learning fun and meaningful during the summer months. We look forward to the positive impact this partnership will have on our students and their future success!"

"Labette County Schools will be a great partner for Compass as we 've been inspired by the success we 've seen in other rural communities," noted Debra Humphreys, founder and CEO of Compass Academy Network. "Bringing Compass Academy Network to Altamont is a significant step in expanding our mission to support education in rural communities through transformative enrichment experiences and to develop a robust pipeline for future Kansas educators."

About the CAN Program

CAN 's mission is to support education in rural communities by providing free summer enrichment programs for middle school students, with continued year-round support, to foster a love of learning, promote intellectual curiosity, develop engaged citizens, create a foundation for academic success, and cultivate a strong moral compass, and to provide college students who are aspiring educators paid internship opportunities to work with veteran rural school teachers to create a strengthened network of inspirational rural educators who become leaders in their classrooms and communities.

The 4-week Compass Academy Network program is free for eligible students, including all materials, supplies, healthy lunches and snacks, and transportation to and from a central location. Upon successful completion of the program, students also receive a $45 Walmart gift card for school supplies. School districts with 15 or more students who complete the summer session may be eligible to receive a CAN Partner Grant of up to $5,000 for middle school needs.

To qualify for the program, students must have a grade point average equivalent to a "B" average (3.0) or better as well as a recommendation from a current teacher or administrator. Preference is given to students whose families qualify for the Federal Free and Reduced lunch program.

Applications for Compass Academy Network 's summer programs are currently open online. Space is limited, so interested students and families are encouraged to apply soon. For more information, please visit www.compassacademynetwork.org.

Contact Information

Gabriel Hershewe
Director of Marketing and Technology
ghershewe@compassacademynetwork.org
417-540-7198